GeForce GT 320M vs GeForce GTX 1060

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce GT 320M is positioned at rank #163 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 320M

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

954%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

917%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

906%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

905%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

903%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

898%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

886%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

883%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

875%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

873%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

862%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

860%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

845%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

844%

#90

GeForce RTX 5090 D v2

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $4086.44

98%

#91

Radeon Ryzen 5 150

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

98%

#92

Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

95%

#148

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1053%

#163

GeForce GT 320M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#164

Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)

MSRP: $173|Avg: $35

99%

#165

Radeon HD 6520G

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

99%

#166

Radeon HD 8470D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#167

GeForce GT 545

MSRP: $149|Avg: $20

98%

#170

GeForce GT 340

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

97%

#171

GeForce GT 230

MSRP: $44|Avg: $44

97%

#172

Radeon HD 6670

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

96%

#175

Radeon R5 420

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

95%

#176

Radeon R7 A8-7670K

MSRP: $118|Avg: $50

94%

#177

Radeon HD 6570

MSRP: $79|Avg: $79

93%

#178

Radeon HD 8370D

MSRP: $45|Avg: $10

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 8728.1% higher G3D Mark score and 500% more VRAM (6 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 320M.

Insight	GeForce GT 320M	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-8728.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+8728.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+500%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1060 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GT 320M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 320M and GeForce GTX 1060

GeForce GT 320M

The GeForce GT 320M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 114 points. Launch price was $79.

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GT 320M scores 114 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 8728.1%. The GeForce GT 320M is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 14 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 320M) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 320M) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GT 320M	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	114	10,064+8728%
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Process Node	14 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	384	2560+567%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.127 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+687%
Boost Clock	1468 MHz	1733 MHz+18%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	24	160+567%
L1 Cache	144 KB	960 KB+567%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 320M	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 320M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce GT 320M) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GT 320M	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	6 GB+500%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	192 GB/s
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (FL10_1) (GeForce GT 320M) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.3. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GT 320M	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	11.1 (FL10_1)	12+8%
Vulkan	N/A	1.3
OpenGL	3.3	4.5+36%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VP4 (GeForce GT 320M) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: VP4 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 320M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	GeForce GT 320M	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	VP4	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	VP4	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 320M draws 30W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 142.9% difference. The GeForce GT 320M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 320M) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 173mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GT 320M	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	30W-83%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	0mm	173mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	3.8	55.9+1371%